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Bolaven Update: As of 1 p.m., Bolaven has been upgraded to a typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph. On its current track, Typhoon Bolaven is anticipated to pass north of Rota, between Rota and Tinian.
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As of 1 p.m., Bolaven has been upgraded to a typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph. On its current track, Typhoon Bolaven is anticipated to pass north of Rota, between Rota and Tinian.
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FEMA Region 3 and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania are proud to announce the approval of Pennsylvania’s 2023-2028 Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). The state Hazard Mitigation Plan outlines risks and vulnerabilities faced by Pennsylvanians and offers ideas and recommendations for protecting and improving resilience in the state.
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Three Days Left to Apply for Disaster Assistance
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On Oct. 8, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. approved emergency declarations for Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), which allows for federal assistance to supplement the territories’ response efforts ahead of Tropical Storm Bolaven. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell also spoke yesterday with CNMI Gov. Palacios and Guam Gov. Leon Guerrero to discuss preparedness efforts on the islands and offer support if needed.
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FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Bolaven beginning Oct. 9, 2023, and continuing.
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FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to Guam to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Bolaven beginning Oct. 8, 2023, and continuing.
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A tropical storm warning is now in effect for Guam, meaning tropical storm force winds of 39 mph or more are expected within 24 hours, and that Typhoon force winds are possible. A typhoon watch remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan. A typhoon watch means that there is a high possibility for damaging (39 mph) and/or destructive (58 mph) winds. A Flood Watch remains in effect for all of Guam and the Northern Marianas with 6 - 10 inches of rainfall possible.
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FEMA encourages all people in the path of Tropical Storm Bolaven to prepare now and follow instructions of local officials. Anyone in the forecast path of the storm should monitor local weather alerts for updates and finalize their emergency plans now.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has an immediate need to employ residents to work as temporary local hires to assist with disaster response and recovery efforts. Local hire employees are local residents who aid in the recovery of the community and help their fellow citizens in the recovery process. Apply for this exciting opportunity! Currently we are hiring for the following local hire positions. Job Announcements will begin to expire as soon as on Oct 9, 2023, so apply soon! To learn more about the types of positions and their roles in FEMA, please visit Cadres | FEMA.gov.
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